Denver Mayor Michael Hancock officially kicks off his second term today with a series of inaugural events. The day starts with a swearing-in ceremony at 11 a.m. and ends with a party at the Denver Botanic Gardens featuring a performance from legendary new jack swing group Bell Biv DeVoe.

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There isn't much connecting Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe to Denver. So in the spirit of the day's theme, "Denver Together," we here at Westword Music have come up with a few lyrical alterations to the trio's signature hit, "Poison."

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Denver, I, must (Warrrrrn yoooooooooou) I sense something strange in my mind Situation is (seriooooooooous) Let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time It's oh, so (beautifuuuuuuuuul) Developments they seem from the start It's all so (deadllllllllly) When project's not together from the heart

Rent's drivin' me out of my mind! Housing is so HARD for me to find Can't get it out of my head! Move here, move there, move now (Wrong move you're dead!)

That plan is POISOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON... Never trust a big bank and smile That plan is POISOOOOOOOOOOOOOON...

(If I were you I'd take pre-) (-cautiooooooooooooon) Before you get thrown in Denver jail Take it from the (waaaaaaaaarden) You're really gonna wanna make bail

DIA is so - (flyyyyyyyyyyyy) Mustang will drive you right out of your mind And steal your heart when you're blind Beware she's schemin', she'll make you think you're dreamin' YOU'LL fall in love and you'll be screamin', demon, HOO...

POISOOOOOOOOOOOON... ("POISON! ")

I was at the dispensary, shake, breakin and takin 'em all And that night, I took an edible Checkin out the grows, the highs and highs Keepin one eye open, still clockin' the tourists There was one particular strain that stood out from the rest Poison as can be, the high power plant Michael Hancock here and I'm runnin' the show Bell Hancock DeVoe